Glendale, CA
$220,000
Glendale, CA
$220,000
Encino, CA
California
$1,370,000
California
$3,938,000
Fresno, CA
$220,000
Fresno, CA
$300,000
Pleasanton, CA
$525,000
San Diego County, CA
$180,000
California
$700,000
Los Angeles, CA
$4,650,000
California
$1,495,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$39,500
Gilroy, CA
$170,000
$950,000
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
El Monte, CA
$75,000
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
West Hollywood, CA
$2,000,000
Monterey Park, CA
$49,000
Temple City, CA
$179,000
Anaheim, CA
$218,000
Monterey Park, CA
$249,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$8,900,000
Tustin, CA
$225,000
Lincoln Heights, CA
$15,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$178,000
Pleasanton, CA
$228,888
Arcadia, CA
$88,000
City Of Industry, CA
$178,000
Orange County, CA
$1,000,000
San Jose, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
San Jose, CA
$148,000
South San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Orange County, CA
$120,000
Richmond, CA
$360,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$400,000
Glendale, CA
$170,000
Van Nuys, CA
$850,000
Marin County, CA
$650,000
Los Angeles, CA
$4,500,000
Orange County, CA
$198,000
sarbjit sandhu
BRG Realty
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
We specialize in the sale of Small Businesses. Whether it is a Bar or Restaurant, a Retail Store, Gas Station, a Manufacturing, a Wholesale, A Distribution or a Service Business, we have all levels and can find the PERFECT business for you. We provided guidance on all aspect of acquiring a Small Business.
Salinas, CA
$250,000
Dana Point, CA
$189,000
Manhattan Beach, CA
$140,000
Sacramento, CA
$200,000
Sonora, CA
$480,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,045,000
San Diego County, CA
$600,000
San Francisco, CA
$488,000
Los Angeles, CA
$395,000
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Profit Margin |
23% |
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.